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REAL ID Enforcement: Washington

COMPLIANT

Washington is compliant with the REAL ID Act. Federal agencies can accept driver's licenses and identification cards from Washington at Federal facilities and nuclear power plants.

Secure driver's licenses and identification documents are a vital component of a holistic national security strategy. Law enforcement must be able to rely on government-issued identification documents and know that the bearer of such a document is who he or she claims to be. REAL ID is a coordinated effort by the states and the Federal Government to improve the reliability and accuracy of state-issued identification documents, which should inhibit terrorists’ ability to evade detection by using fraudulent identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following frequently asked questions are available regarding the implementation of the REAL ID Act.